So, a thing to know about protesting. Whatever you think the law says doesn't matter. Whatever the law really says doesn't matter.
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If you get arrested and charged, you might stand a chance in the courts if you have evidence and a lawyer.
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But perceived or actual knowledge of the law, in the moment, won't do you any good. You can't "well actually" a cop in riot gear.
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Cops can't search your car without consent? Tell that to the Troy PD officers who handcuffed me and did it anyways.
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Resist. Escape. Evade. Know the protest route. Know the area. Study maps before you go. Know what businesses are open.
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The route in may not be the route out. Pay attention to where you are and where the police are stationed during the peaceful parts.
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Over the past few years police forces have perfected crowd management techniques, setting closures and blockages, then moving them.
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Read this: go down to the part about the Boston PD and sports championships.http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2005/06/coping-with-the-masses.aspx …
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